Two motors with only one DPDT switch and one big battery?

[waltdisney]

Hello. I am interested in buying the https://www.robotshop.com/en/cytron-power-window-motors-w--5-wheels--pair.html . However, I am a beginner in electronics.

If I want them to run simply forward-stop-reverse and controlled/powered by only ONE DPDT switch and one battery, do I simply just connect the negative wires from the two motors together and connect the positive wires from the two motors together, and then connect the two wires to the switch and battery? Will this work? Or will it catch on fire?

Thanks!

[pjutras]

Hi there,

Welcome to the forum.

Here is my recommended wiring to create a forward/reverse motors drive using a DPDT switch.

Note that in your case, both motor would be ties together.

I would recommend this switch for your project: https://www.robotshop.com/en/momentary-manual-dpdt-rocker-switch.html
This rocker switch is momentary, once you release the up or down button, the switch will return back to the OFF position.

Let me know if this help you.
Cheers!